Study on Argumentative Text Analysis Model Using Fuzzy Logic
Kim, Pyoung-Won
Ewha Womans University
Korean Language Education Research Vol. 41 pp.339-378 (2011)
Abstract
Ordinary language is sometimes unclear and vague. The fuzzy theory deals with degree of uncertainty. A lot of controversial social issues stem from a crisp manner that puts emphasis on a sound judgement. It is very dangerous to believe that there should be only one solution to a social problem. Many people have a dichotomous way of thinking, and it is because they only acknowledge the numerical fuzzy value of 1 and 0. This study explains the difference between the conventional approach and the fuzzy approach for controversial social issues suggesting a new perspective on analysis and education of argumentative tests. The analysis of a text through fuzzy logic has made a significant difference from that of dichotomous approach for the text. The difference represents that people tend to commit the error of making a rash generalization regarding a social issue. It is imperative that we should regard argumentative texts as a fuzzy system where many variables can be found. It is unreasonable to assert that only clear logic should be acceptable ruling out the possibility of obscure features of human mind.
Keywords
Fuzzy theoryMembership functionCrispargumentative textsToulmin Model of Argumentation
